crochet designs inspired by the colours, country side, wild life and way of life of Australia. My goal is to liven up crochet, make it fun and relevant to today and include environmental message. Patterns can be used for personal use, creating gifts and limited charity fundraising. You can not sell or copy my patterns, nor are you licensed to sell finished items made from my patterns. I want my projects to cheer your day - cockatoo, kangaroo , didgeridoo, hooroo! (c) crochetroo

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Scallop Tea Cosy Instructions

Scallop Tea Cosy

FREE PATTERN

(Australian, English Instructions)

USE THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS

(c) 2006. Pattern not to be reproduced. While I am happy for you to make these for personal use, gifts and charity fundraising, do not sell to make a personal profit. crochetroo Australia

Large Pot
8 ply yarn
Size 8 or 4mm hook

Leaving a thread of about 30cm, chain 39

Row 1
Miss 5ch make *(1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next ch, 2ch, miss 2ch, 1dc into next chain, 2ch, miss 2ch. Repeat from 8 across row finishing in a dc. You should have 6 treble V groups. Turn.

Row 2
1ch, 1dc into last dc of previous row. *Working around treble of V below, work 6fptr, 1ch turn work so that the V is sideways, and the point facing right. Work up 2nd tr post of V work 6fptr; 1 dc into next dc. Repeat across from * You should have 6 scallops and finish on a dc in to the 3rd ch of the first 5ch of row 1. Turn. The trick is in the front post treble. You need to work down the first treble from top to bottom, then up the second one from bottom to top.

Row 3
1ch 1dc into first dc. Ch2, *(1 tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next 1ch space between V, 2ch, 1dc into next dc, 2ch, Repeat from * across row finishing in a dc.

(Note: I have been doing these for so long I find it hard to explain, but this bit seems to trick people up. There are basically 2 rows, the V row which is the base row, and the scallop row. As you work you will end up with a definate right and wrong side.
On the 3rd row you do a ch 1, 1dc in the last dc of the row below. This will give you a firm edge for when you join this up. Do 2 ch, and then into the space made between your scallops you do 1tr 1ch 1tr. This forms a V. If the scallop row wasnt there you would see that all the Vs are on top of each other. Then do 2 ch and 1dc into the dc between the scallops. The scallops will point down so you are actually looking at the back of the tr. It gets easier as you go along and the fabric takes shape.)

Row 4 as for row 2.

Work 12 rows scallops (24 rows). To achieve a striped effect do 2 rows of each colour.
Leave a thread of about 30 cm on last row.

Make 2 pieces the same.

The back should look like this.

Using the starter thread, stitch sides together at bottom for 2 scallops catching dc only. Repeat at the top. You may need to stitch more depending on your pot size. You should have 1 hole at each side of the rectangle for the spout and handle.

Using double thread, crochet approx 60 cm of chain. Thread this through the 2nd last row behind the V and in front of the dc. Pull tight and make a bow.

Put the kettle on, and make a nice pot of tea knowing it will stay warm for hours.

Small Pot
Chain 33, and work with 5 treble Vs

Work 8 rows scallops

If you are unsure of how many stitches I make a chain of 27, 33, 39, 45.

Each 6 chain will give you one scallop. I measure this against the thickest part of the pot.

Make as many scallops as required until you have the height of the pot.

If it is a very small pot, say less than 5 scallops, I do 5 treble in each post instead of 6.

Scallop Tea Cosy

(American Instructions)
(c) 2006. Pattern not to be reproduced. While I am happy for you to make these for personal use, gifts and charity fundraising, do not sell to make a personal profit. crochetroo Australia

Size G (4mm) hook and worsted weight yarn.

Leaving a thread of about 12 inches, chain 39

Row 1
Miss 5ch make *(1dc, 1ch, 1dc) into next ch, 2ch, miss 2ch, 1sc into next chain, 2ch, miss 2ch. Repeat from 8 across row finishing in a sc. You should have 6 dc V groups. Turn.

Row 2
1ch, 1sc into last sc of previous row. *Working around dc of V below, work 6fpdc, 1ch turn work so that V is sideways and the point facing right. Work up 2nd dc post of V work 6fpdc then 1sc into next sc. Repeat across from *. You should have 6 scallops and finish on a sc in to the 3rd ch of the first 5ch of row 1. Turn.The trick is in the front post double crochet. You need to work down the first dc from top to bottom, then up the second dc from bottom to top.

Row 3
1ch 1sc into first sc. Ch2, *(1dc, 1ch, 1dc) into next 1ch space between V, 2ch, 1sc into next sc, 2ch, Repeat from * across row finishing in a sc.
(note: This bit seems to trick people up. I have been doing these for so long I find it hard to explain, I am really sorry. There are basically 2 rows, the V row which is the base row, and the scallop row. As you work you will end up with a definate right and wrong side.
On the 3rd row you do a ch 1, 1sc in the sc of the row below. This will give you a firm edge for when you join this up. Do 2 ch, and then into the space made between your scallops you do 1dc 1ch 1dc. This forms a V. If the scallop row wasnt there you would see that all the Vs are on top of each other. Then do 2 ch and 1sc into the sc between the scallops. The scallops will point down so you are actually looking at the back of the dc. It gets easier as you go along and the fabric takes shape.)

Row 4 as for row 2.

Work 12 rows scallops (24 rows). To achieve a striped effect do 2 rows of each colour.
Leave a thread of about 12inches on last row.

Make 2 pieces the same. Using the starter thread, stitch sides together at bottom for 2 scallops catching dc only. Repeat at the top. You may need to stitch more depending on your pot size. You should have 1 hole at each side of the rectangle for the spout and handle.

Using double thread, crochet approx 24 inches of chain. Thread this through the 2nd last row behind the V and in front of the sc. Pull tight and make a bow.

Put the kettle on, and make a nice pot of tea knowing it will stay warm for hours.

Small Pot

Chain 33, and work with 5 double crochet Vs

Work 8 rows scallops

If you are unsure of how many stitches I make a chain of 27, 33, 39, 45.

Each 6 chain will give you one scallop. I measure this against the thickest part of the pot.

Make as many scallops as required until you have the height of the pot.

If it is a very small pot, say less than 5 scallops, I do 5 double crochet in each post instead of 6.

Hey Cupcake (this is nucki, btw). I haven't actually made it yet, but I wanted to let you know I snagged the pattern and WILL be making it sometime soon. I've been wanting to make a tea cosy for my tea pot so I could actually USE it (darned tea gets too cold too fast without it), but didn't see one I liked until now. Thanks for being so generous and letting us have the pattern! **HUGS**

Oh Cupcake! Thank you so much for sharing this cool pattern with us! You are a very gifted designer! I am off to make a few in various sizes and colors....what a FUN pattern!...Ladycrochat (Crochetville)

Thank you for the lovely pattern. I have been anxiously awaiting it's arrival! This is one of the nicest tea cosy patterns I have seen and I have several people who will be getting one of these with tea and teapot for christmas.

Thank You so much from Waco, Texas. I have made knitted tea cozies but not crocheted ones. My very eldarly parents love their tea and love bright pretty things. This fits all criteria. Again, I say a gret big THANK YOU!...NanNan

Thank you, Miz Roo .. not only for the pattern itself but for being considerate enough to interpret it for both UK and US fiberworkers. It's rare to find that much courtesy and I truly appreciate it. The pattern itself is charming and I can see a bunch of these at the next fundraiser. MORE patterns, please .. itmight be the first you've written but you've done very, VERY well! Warm hugs!

Thank you so much for allowing me to test this pattern...I thoroughly enjoyed it! It's such a neat idea and turns out so quickly and nicely. We have the most wonderful little tea and sandwich shop in our town that a close friend and I frequently weekly. I think I'll make one to send to them just as a "thank you" for being so great. Kudos!

What a CUTE teapot cover! My dear friend Phil is a huge tea drinker, I know what I will be making him as a gift now, thanks for sharing so generously! And especially thank you for providing US translations, you have done a fab job with your pattern writing.

I think your pattern is lovely. I just wanted to say to anyone who is from Australia, New Zealand, UK, etc. that I have always been impressed by how thoughtful you are to write your patterns in North American terms as well. Although we can translate them for ourselves, you save us the trouble. I think North Americans should try to be just as thoughtful and do the same in return! Thanks again.

Hello! I've come over from the Craftzine blog. Beautiful job with the pattern! I'm tempted to try the Australian/European directions, just to learn the differences. Thanks so much for writing the American directions too!

Thanks for the pattern. I was looking for a stitch that I saw used in a baby garment. The crocheter could not remember the name of it but it looked like layers of scallops, so I searched with the words "scallop crochet" and came across your tea cosy picture and directions. I will try your directions. I am an inexperienced crocheter and I am sure I will learn from this. Again, thanks so much. P.S. I live in Virginia and have never been to Australia. Thank you for teaching me more about Australia. I am sure I will be able to use the information in conversations with grandchildren.

Great pattern. . .THANKS for sharing! I belong to a group who use their fund-raising money for educational scholarships for women.IF i can make this, it will go to a good cause!!California Senior!P.S. We DO have an International scholarship!!

Hey Cupcake; Thanks for the Pattern. I'm in Texas and you have no idea how hard it is to find Tea Cozies or patterns for them. I showed the pattern to my husband and he thinks it is great and wants me to make a few in different color combos.Looking forward to making them for gifts also .Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Your tea cosy is beautiful, and I'd love to try out the pattern myself. However, I come from a non-English speaking country, and where I'm from crochet patterns always come in symbol charts, so I'm having a little trouble here. At Row 2, what do "work around dc of V below, work 6fpdc" and "work up 2nd dc post of V" mean?

I am new to crocheting and wanted to make a special gift for my Mum's birthday. I decided to try this as I have been practicing since Christmas...and it is WONderful! She will be so pleased. Thank you so much for this pattern.God bless,Barbara in Fort Worth, Texas

Thank you SO MUCH for posting your tea cozy pattern. I'm going to start it right after I finish my Ravelympics projects. By then, I will have my printer back from being fixed and can even print it out!

Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, nice crocheted tea cosies are so hard to find. I seem to have done something wrong though... my rows are way too close together, and after 15 rows I've just reached the rim of my 2 cup pot. It could just be that I sometimes crochet too tightly, but I use a slightly larger hook to compensate for that. It would be great if anyone could offer me suggestions, although it should definitely keep my tea warm!

Thank you for this pattern. I really like it and plan to make some for Christmas presents. I'd like to give you one of my patterns in return, if you'd like one that is. Let me know. Hugs!http://shelleden.etsy.comhttp://crochetcabin.bravehost.com

Hi, I am going to try this pattern, for a challenge. I was browsing for a Vandyke or zig zag tea cosy pattern as one that my grandmother made was borrowed at the National Folk Festival and is still wandering. It was for a six cup pot, quite old (say 50 years or 70) and made of two pieces of zigzag crochet with holes left at the sides for handle and spout. Your patterns are exciting me to get out the hook and have a go.

Hello,I am glad i got the written notes to this scalloped stitch.I did find a video of this stitch in youtube but the language was not translate friendly.Will give a try to make a pattern.Tea Cozy?!Thank you.

Almost finished my first one. Love the pattern. How did u ever work it out?? I've never done a fptr b4; bit of a challenge. Finally worked out that worng side of shells is right side!!! Great pattern. Wendy D Oz

I wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful tea cozy pattern. My mother just purchased an 8 cup Brown Betty that she has been using a 25+ year old tea cozy on and it is just a bit too small. Three weeks ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and is having surgery, radiation and chemo-theropy starting in next week. I am making this tea cozy as a suprize for her, so that she has a cozy just the right size for her Brown Betty Pot. I hope that she will find some comfort in a hot cup of tea in the difficult days that are coming. I know she will love it, and think it is beautiful!

Thank you, cupcake, for sharing this pattern. I can see from your blog that you have had fun altering the pattern to create an angel & a happy chook, but.... have you thought of adapting it, ever so slightly, into a christmas tree? I think I can imagine it, so I'm going to have a go @ crocheting your pattern in a single colour — forest green — then, fashion a star for the top & add some decorations all over. What do you think?Cheers & a Merry Christmas 2011Megan from sunny Adelaide, South Australia

Thank you for sharing your lovely tea cozy with everyone. It is truly a work of art! I can hardly wait to begin! I live in a small town called Lake Stevens here in Washington State, USA. I love to crochet and try new stitches. This scallop stitch in your tea cozy is new to me and I have been crocheting since I was about 10 years old. I am 67, have 7 grandchildren, and lots of friends I make things for. This one is for me. I even bought a new tea pot to put it on!

Thanks so much for the free pattern! I'm going to make one for Yarn Corner's exhibit at the Royal Melbourne Show this year - we're planning a wall of teacosies, plus a crochet-covered car and caravan. :)

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I have been crocheting all my life, and my kids find this an amusing if not nerdy hobby. I am now at the stage of life where I can do as I please. My work is inspired by my homeland Australia. Both the wildlife and way of life give me inspiration. I like to have an environmental message in my work. I am a greeny and a member of Greenpeace. Hence I loathe bunnies. I reckon there are way too many crochet bunnies in the world without me creating more.
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